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Mother's Day is around the corner and I already surprised my mom this week with her very first gift. Even thought it's only the 13th of May, there's no excuse to not spoil our lovely moms for the whole week! I really love the idea of giving her small gifts that make her smile and which she can enjoy the whole year. From beauty products to a nice shirt and items that will help her in her daily life. Flowers and chocolates are always a good idea, but once they're gone, they're gone forever. So let's give her something which she can enjoy a little longer!Since I'm a fulltime blogger and I'm more at my office than I am in the city, online shopping became my best friend. It already was my best friend (duh!), but now a little more. Let's say it becomes a part of the family, haha! So for her gifts and today's gift post, I took a look on Amazon. They have everything you're looking for in different price ranges and if you have an Amazon Prime account, you can enjoy their fast and free shipping service. Say hello to your new life saver! So for Mother's Day I've made a list of 7 items under 20€ which can be perfect as a little extra gift to surprise your mom with. And of course we can't forget to start with giving her a little card to thank her for everything she did for us and to tell her how much we love her! These two are absolutely adorable, aren't they?

1. Hallmark Mother's Day card with golden details // 2. Hallmark Mother's Day pink letters cardAnd now it's time for the little extra's! They're seven unmissable items if you ask me. A scented candle is always perfect to have at home. Especially during late evenings while you're reading a book or when you're taking a bath: me-time for sure! The multi card wallet is a perfect idea to store all your shopping/client cards. Cause moms do have plenty of them! I've also added a Charcoal scrub as our moms deserve another me-time treatment and the hydrating prep primer is unmissable to their make up or morning routine! And how cool is this special Mother's Day t-shirt? I need one for my mom asap! The two last items on the list are a funny coffee/tea mug and an universal phone holder so they can read recipes from Pinterest, watch movies,... without holding their phone all the time! This might be helpful for me as well actually... Happy shopping at Amazon loves and I already wish all the moms an amazing and unforgettable Mother's Day!

I try to love my body... And it has been a struggle for a couple of years now. Especially since I'm less active due to my fibromyalgia, but also because of different circumstances that happend in the past. Those who often read my personal stories know what I've been through in 2017 and that it's still a daily battle to stay strong when my body doesn't want too. But hey! It's 2018 now, it's almost summer as well, so let's make a change!It's clear that I've accepted who I am. A stubborn girl with a big mouth that speaks before she thinks with a "soft" curved body. My character has been like that since I was a little kid, also during school and nothing will change that, ever. I am who I am, just as you are you. We all have our small flaws, parts of our body we're insecure of, but most of all we all have amazing strengths that are making us unique. My body started to change once I went into my twenties. From a 34 to a 38, last summer I even had a 40 and now I'm stabilized to a Medium/38, which I'm perfectly fine with. However it's a fact that Social Media isn't helping us at all. At least, it doesn't for me. Every single day I'm confronted by those small, perfect body, and healthy looking ladies. I admire them for keeping their body in such a good shape, but I know I will never get to that level. It's just not me. Skipping my pizzas, pancakes and all those other sugar things I love, would make me so unhappy. Even though I admire their dedication to sport and eat healthy, it still makes me sad from time to time that I can't wear a cropped top without have a little roll popping out from the side, while loving the outfit so much. And there is the 'rebel' voice again: wear whatever you want, because you're perfect the way you are!About two years ago I started with fitness, after work, and my abs were coming through after three to four months. I still have that picture in my phone to remind me of what's possible with my body structure. Since my fibromyalgia I quit any kind of sports due to the extreme muscles pain, headaches, lack of energy, etc. But since the beginning of April something clicked into my head and I need to change. Little by little I'm doing some exercises again, not too many or I won't be able to get out of bed the next day, but some lunges, a couple of minutes of running, and those small steps will make a big change. I realized that complaining about my small butt, fat rolls and my 'cropped top'-story won't change if I don't change my life a little bit as well. So no huge changes, I still eat what I love to eat, but I do force myself now to move a little more even though it may cause some muscles pain. I'm even going to train for 8 weeks with a personal coach who does understand my difficulties and I can't wait to get some results. Maybe one day I will be wearing my bathing suits again with full confidence! That's my goal! For me and myself.Talking about bathing suits... This small clothing piece is the only item in our closet that makes us wish to have that flat stomach or perfect butt (next to nightwear) of course. But hey! Lately there are so many nice swimwear items that cover up our insecure parts and even I got some while I never thought I would leave my bikini's aside. In Iceland I was also wearing a high waist model and I got some nice styles for in Ibiza as well! Let me show you some of my favorites from Esprit, as they have different shape wear styles! Let's all shine this summer, with our perfect bodies. #lovemybody

The first sunny weekend is a fact! We could enjoy two days of warm weather and everyone got into the Summer vibes. For me the sun doesn't only mean Summer, but also the 'almost' official start of Festivals. And if I have to make a throwback to my favorite festival of last year, I definitely need to mention Sziget in Budapest.Sziget, the Island of Freedom, is one of the largest music and cultural festivals in Europe. It's an experience you've never had before. And if you haven't been there yet, you can't understand the magic, vibes and way of partying as we do at Sziget. Believe me, it's a whole other level than you're used too. Seven days of non-stop music performances and delicious food from different cultures, are a part of that. See the after movie from Sziget 2017 to get an idea of the atmosphere in Budapest, Hungary.

Now we're 2018, so it's time to get ready for another amazing time in Sziget. The festival will take place from Wednesday the 8th of August until the 15th of August, which are 7days, just as mentioned before. You can get there with the second Sziget Express train, as the first one was immediately sold out, or by plane of course. There is a camping on the festival site itself, but if you prefer a hotel, you have many of them around or at a walking distance from the Festival. But before getting there, you definitely need to know some names on their line-up. One of the artists you can't miss is Lana Del Rey, the American singer and songwriter. She will perform on Friday, the 10th of August. On Saturday ZHU, a houseproducer, the Norwegian singer Aurora and for Sunday the 12th of August you'll see the German electro scene artists Jan Blomqvist & Band en Tujamo. But also Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar, Shawn Mendes and even Zara Larsson will be there!There are still 7-, 5- and 3-days tickets available which you can order on their own website www.szigetfestival.nl. So tell me... Are you going? Let's meet up together! #teambelgium

I think I have a 'kind of' love and hate relationship with shoes. Somehow I find it more easily to find clothing items that are fitting my style. With shoes it's a whole different story. The first thing they need to be is comfortable, whether they're sneakers or heels, I need to be able to wear them for hours without having pain. Next to that I love a good quality, like leather for example. Otherwise I get blisters after an hour... You know the problem, don't you? Now I sound so demanding, but lately I just can't find shoes that easily with these two simple standards. However, it's not a secret how much I love the shoes collection from Sacha. They're all over my Instagram (I even took some of their boots with me to Iceland!) and this month I got myself a new pair of sneakers which are definitely having the two standards I look at: they're comfortable and made from a qualitative leather. Tching-tching! Happy me for finding a new pair of Spring sneakers! I'm also still looking for some nice sandals for when I go to Ibiza. Cause let's be honest; a woman can never have enough shoes, right? And a new season is a great excuse to buy something new. Just like when Summer starts and suddenly we all buy new swimsuits or bikin's, even though our closet is crowded with swimwear! Haha... We women are so predictable sometimes. #whoruntheworldShop them here if you love them as well or check out their whole sneakers collection if you want to see more.